A Guide For Aging Heroes

Author : Randolph Harrison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781685132385
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide for Aging Heroes written by Randolph Harrison and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide for Aging Heroes defies societal dictates, obliterates old myths, and re-imagines mid-life and beyond as a life-affirming adventure. It enlightens, entertains, and propels readers toward joy in the second half of life.

Author : Norma Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442250070
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging Heroes written by Norma Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the increasing number and variety of older characters appearing in film, television, comics, and other popular culture, much of the understanding of these figures has been limited to outdated stereotypes of aging. These include depictions of frailty, resistance to modern life, and mortality. More importantly, these stereotypes influence the daily lives of aging adults, as well as how younger generations perceive and interact with older individuals. In light of our graying population and the growing diversity of portrayals of older characters in popular culture, it is important to examine how we understand aging. In Aging Heroes: Growing Old in Popular Culture, Norma Jones and Bob Batchelor present a collection of essays that address the increasing presence of characters that simultaneously manifest and challenge the accepted stereotypes of aging. The contributors to this volume explore representations in television programs, comic books, theater, and other forms of media. The chapters include examinations of aging male and female actors who take on leading roles in such movies as Gran Torino, Grudge Match, Escape Plan, Space Cowboys, Taken,and The Big Lebowski as well as TheExpendables, Red,and X-Men franchises. Other chapters address perceptions of masculinity, sexuality, gender, and race as manifested by such cultural icons as Superman, Wonder Woman, Danny Trejo, Helen Mirren, Betty White, Liberace, and Tyler Perry’s Madea. With multi-disciplinary and accessible essays that encompass the expanding spectrum of aging and related stereotypes, this book offers a broader range of new ways to understand, perceive, and think about aging. Aging Heroes will be of interest to scholars of film, television, gender studies, women’s studies, sociology, aging studies, and media studies, as well as to general readers.

Author : Rosalie Leaberry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781709764035
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion Guide to Aging written by Rosalie Leaberry and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion Guide To Aging is an exploration of the numerous realities and possibilities of elderhood. It explores the prospect of finding personal growth and meaning against the backdrop of adventure inherent in a hero's journey--with all of its trials, tribulations, and rewards. This work explores ideas, shares concerns, and considers strategies that support and enrich life as we age. The authors share their points of view as well as personal anecdotes and many supportive strategies. In addition, the writers tell a separate and enchanting tale along with each section of the book, that of Willow, an elder woman who uncovers the answers to her heartfelt questions. This book is, in some sense, a workbook designed to inspire you, to help you face challenges, to explore and grow, and to gently remind you of your innate resources. Here you are celebrated as a sacred elder-hero with all his or her authentic gifts and endless possibilities.

Author : Kay Heath
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791477266
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging by the Book written by Kay Heath and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovers the origins of midlife anxiety in Victorian print culture.

Author : George E. Vaillant
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316054801
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging Well written by George E. Vaillant and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects -- men and women, some rich, some poor -- from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies -- the most complete ever done anywhere in the world -- and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in reaching a happy, healthy old age. He explains precisely why some people turn out to be more resilient than others, the complicated effects of marriage and divorce, negative personality changes, and how to live a more fulfilling, satisfying and rewarding life in the later years. He shows why a person's background has less to do with their eventual happiness than the specific lifestyle choices they make. And he offers step-by-step advice about how each of us can change our lifestyles and age successfully. Sure to be debated on talk shows and in living rooms, Vaillant's definitive and inspiring book is the new classic account of how we live and how we can live better. It will receive massive media attention, and with good reason: we have never seen anything like it, and what it has to tell us will make all the difference in the world.

Author : Jane Fonda
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1400066972
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prime Time written by Jane Fonda and published by Random House Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oscar-winning actress, fitness expert and political activist outlines a roadmap for seniors who are experiencing unprecedented rates of longevity, sharing practical advice on everything from fitness and sexuality to coming to terms with past mistakes and embracing a spiritual life.

Author : Edward H. Thompson Jr.
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421410575
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging written by Edward H. Thompson Jr. and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores all aspects of health as men reach middle age and beyond. As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man's perspective. Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye—a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker—offer invaluable information in four parts: • "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health. • "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance—and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. • "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. • "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones. Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more—by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities.

Author : Nils Göran David Malmqvist
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9789004078819
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Selective Guide to Chinese Literature, 1900-1949 written by Nils Göran David Malmqvist and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1988 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Chapman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781921068768
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life written by John Chapman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donna Falvo
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763766259
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective Patient Education written by Donna Falvo and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a nursing expert and former Chair of patient education for the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Effective Patient Education: A Guide to Increased Adherence, Fourth Edition gives clinicians the tools they need to become effective patient educators. Using a patient-centered approach, this essential text provides specific strategies for communicating in a way that motivates patients to take action. Crucial to this approach is an understanding of the patient as a partner in the patient education process. The text uncovers patient concerns and challenges that may interfere with patient adherence to recommendations, enabling clinicians to gain insight into their patients and devise communication strategies that can empower patients to overcome obstacles. In addition, this completely revised and updated edition explores the challenges that clinicians may face in conducting patient education. Using case examples to illustrate key points, this text moves beyond theory to offer practical application principles for the real world. Featuring a clinical approach in examining established patient-education theories, Effective Patient Education: A Guide to Increased Adherence, Fourth Edition is an invaluable guide for nursing students and professionals!